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137 W. D. Accountants Office May 30th, 1794

Sir

The Secretary of War has directed a remittance to you of Sixty dollars being for those months of your pay in advance which you will receive through the hands of George Clymer Esq. Supervisor and for which you will transmit him duplicate receipts.

I am Sir etc Joseph Howell

Ensign Robt. Semple and Ensign Charles Martin Carlisle, Pennsly'a

W.D. Accountants Office May 31st 1794

Sir The acts of Congrefs [Congress] at the period of your service do not contemplate such an Officer as an Adjutant General; the necefsity [necessity] however of such an Officer is proved by your appointment and the recognisance therof by the Secretary of War and the appropriation of Congrefs [Congress] for your